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The Grindhouse Airs on Sun, 3.3.19
What’s good, folks! We’re back, live and direct for another broadcast adventure! Listen to a new installment of Afronerd Radio’s Grindhouse podcast, airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern. The topics up for grabs this week are: a recent Harvard Law alum in a NY Times op-ed took umbrage with former POTUS Barack Obama’s timber with young Black boys via his Brother’s Keeper initiative; legendary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg seeks to ban Netflix films from Oscar awards consideration; why do the trailers for Netflix’ forthcoming Love Death + Robots anthology series look like a upgraded version of Heavy Metal from the 80s (we hope); sometimes a comic panel is just that….not the end of Marvel Comics (hopefully); finally getting back to the discussion of the future of black superhero movies; Netflix’ OA returns courtesy of a S2 trailer; and then there’s that latest Dark Phoenix trailer (trying hard to channel the MCU as the Disney/Fox merger finalizes); is the n-word used in Wakanda? (doubtful); more on Aquaman 2 being allegedly slated for a 2022 release and lastly, more news about the return of Universal’s Dark Universe and DC’s new opinion on NOT doing shared universe superhero films. Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.
Oh and then there’s our belated first impressions of Alita: Battle Angel:
The Grindhouse Airs on Sun, 3.3.19
What's good, folks! We're back, live and direct for another broadcast adventure! Listen to a new installment of Afronerd Radio's Grindhouse podcast, airing this Sunday at 6pm eastern. The topics up for grabs this week are: a recent Harvard Law alum in a NY Times op-ed took umbrage with former POTUS Barack Obama's timber with young Black boys via his Brother's Keeper initiative; legendary filmmaker, Steven Spielberg seeks to ban Netflix films from Oscar awards consideration; why do the trailers for Netflix' forthcoming Love Death + Robots anthology series look like a upgraded version of Heavy Metal from the 80s (we hope); sometimes a comic panel is just that....not the end of Marvel Comics (hopefully); finally getting back to the discussion of the future of black superhero movies; Netflix' OA returns courtesy of a S2 trailer; and then there's that latest Dark Phoenix trailer (trying hard to channel the MCU as the Disney/Fox merger finalizes); is the n-word used in Wakanda? (doubtful); more on Aquaman 2 being allegedly slated for a 2022 release and lastly, more news about the return of Universal's Dark Universe and DC's new opinion on NOT doing shared universe superhero films. Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.
Oh and then there's our belated first impressions of Alita: Battle Angel:
The Grindhouse Podcast Airs 3.17.19
It's the Grindhouse podcast airing Sundays at 6pm eastern and powered by the mighty Afronerd Radio engine! The topics to be placed on our podcast barbecue grill this week are: once fired GOTG director. James Gunn has been rehired by Disney to helm the third Galaxy installment (and he gets to stay on the Suicide Squad 2 gig as well); the late iconic author/poet/actress/activist trended on twitter due to 30 year old resurfaced video clip that has folks on social media divided about respecting elders and their honorifics; hopefully the FINAL Avengers: Endgame trailer hit the webs and thankfully, we still don't know what's going on; the animated anthology series, Love, Death & Robots premiered on Netflix this weekend-we give our thoughts; in the wake of the aforementioned Gunn rehiring, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (shh....) quietly returns to Star Talk and Cosmos; in what sounds like a recipe for disaster, Flash actor (and inexperienced writer), Ezra Miller will co-write the forthcoming Flash script with noted comic book writer, Grant Morrison; our thoughts about the horrific New Zealand mass killing and the alleged White nationalism that lit the fuse for the massacre; Dburt has a conniption about the latest Grapevine podcast and perhaps more thoughts on the college admissions scandal. Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.
God damn, how do I describe King Kitsu? A true force within cosplay circles, this talented creative crushes armor builds from Voltron: Legendary Defender, experiments with extravagant body-paint projects, and produces larger-than-life ballroom gowns that would make Marie Antoinette drool. Their photoshoots are stunning and oh so cute, especially their group shoots with fellow cosplay enthusiasts. I have admired his work for sometime, and I was honored to be able to pick their brain a bit about how they feel about the community that they have carved out a significant fan base in. Please enjoy!
Black Nerd Problems: Please tell us a little bit about yourself! What makes you tick, what inspires you, what do you do for a living at the moment?
King Kitsu: Hello, my name is Kitsu. I have been cosplaying since 2012. I currently have a part time in retail, but I also do dress commissions and currently in pursuit of a dress making career. I’m mostly passionate in the challenges my cosplays bring me whether it be an intricate prop or detailing in a costume, and of course I’m passionate about the fun I have and bring while wearing my cosplays.
BNP: How has cosplay influenced your life?
KK: Since starting cosplay, it has not only given me confidence and patience, but it has also given me insight in my gender identity and moral values. I’ve learned limits and what I’m capable of along with self worth. I’ve learned about talents that I didn’t even think I could have and skills that I didn’t think I was capable of learning.
BNP: What are your specialties within crafting?
KK: Dress making, prop making, putting creative spins on cosplays, and working well under pressure and a short deadline…
BNP: What are some issues you wish to combat in the cosplay community?
KK: Racism, “blackfacing,” colorism, and “race versions of characters;” bullying, body-shaming, elitism, literally anything negative in the cosplay community. We all cosplay for our own reasons but also cosplay is supposed to be for fun, and we all need to be respectful and support each other.
BNP: Who is your favorite anime hero?
KK: Saitama from One Punch Man. He mostly minds his business unless it’s blown in his face and he’s broke but still likes to help people, and I’m about that life.
Follow along with Kitsu’s cosplay adventures on their Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook social media links below:
Facebook: @kingkitsu
Instagram: @kingkitsu
Twitter: @grandpakitsu
Cover image collage from L – R: (dtjaaaam, U.V. Photography, Marc.overcash)
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